Paige Nienaber’s Weekly Idea Dump: My Christmas Wish
(By Paige Nienaber) Judging by the email auto-replies that I’m getting from my client eblasts, there are a lot of people who are out for the holidays. Cool. So I hope this finds you happy, wealthy-ish, and wise-like.
Do You Believe In Radio? Prove It
(By Rick Fink) Do you believe that radio works? How long would I have to listen to your station before I heard a mention of or a promotion that included Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram? “Follow us on Instagram!” “See the details on our Facebook page.”
Radio Needs The Cheesecake Factor
(By Jeff McHugh) "I don't listen to radio." You have probably noticed more people saying that in recent years. Sometimes, concerned broadcasters ask me about the uncertain future of AM/FM, and I use The Cheesecake Factory as a metaphor to consider.
Saga Chooses Czarnecki As Manchester’s Mill Flips Country
Saga Communications' Manchester, NH cluster is welcoming Michael Czarnecki as Brand Manager for the new WMLL, now known as 96.5 Live Free Country. On December 15, the station rebranded from classic rock to country, stunting with 5,000 continuous songs.
iHeart Houston’s St. Jude Week Raises One Million
iHeartMedia Houston's annual St. Jude Week wrapped up a monumental fundraising effort. The week saw the cluster's five stations working in tandem on a golf event and two-day radiothon which raised a combined $1,018,715 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Flagler Surprises Kirk Keller With Christmas VP Promotion
Flagler Broadcasting has elevated Kirk Keller from Director of Sales to Vice President of Sales & Promotions. The surprise announcement was made at Flagler’s community Christmas Party. Keller has spent eight years on-air and in sales for the Florida group.
EMF Makes Two People-Forward Hires For Leadership Team
Educational Media Foundation continues its executive team enhancements with two appointments in human resources and donor relations. Maggie Bahou has been named as Chief People Officer and Natalie Carlisle assumes the role of SVP of Donor Engagement.
Adthos Offering Turns Photos Into Audio Ads With AI
AI Audio Platform Adthos has introduced a feature that transforms pictures into fully produced audio advertisements. Users can create a complete audio ad from a single image, such as a product photo, billboard, or storefront picture.
iHeart and Dick Clark Productions To Bring Rockin’ Eve To Radio
Dick Clark Productions and iHeartMedia have announced this year's edition of the televised Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will be simulcasted on radio for the first time. The special will air live across 150 iHeart stations and on the iHeartRadio app.
Lisa Polizzi To Lead Audacy Buffalo’s WBEN
Audacy has appointed Lisa Polizzi as the new Brand Manager of WBEN-AM in Buffalo. Polizzi brings 22 years of broadcasting experience to the role, including her most recent media role as Director at Large of the Radio Television Digital News Association.
Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink
American Women in Media
The Most Influential Women in Radio
Is HR Ghosting Holding Radio Back?
Beasley Celebrates 65
